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Donor Services Specialist

Division: Bargain Store

Reports To: Store Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: Accepts all private and gift-in-kind donations. Keeps warehouse, freezer and cooler neat and orderly. Also, receives donations, processes received goods and bales clothes and cardboard by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Accept donations, assist donors and issue donor receipts.
Bale cardboard for selling to recyclers.
Bale clothing and assist in the sale thereof.
Process received goods.
Collect and sort scrap metal to be sold.
Operate forklift and baler.
Load and unload furniture deliveries on truck as needed.
Maintain the entire back lot.
Drive a truck as needed.
Assist in handling disorderly customers as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned by Store Director.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid driver’s license.

Equipment:

Forklift, Baler

Knowledge, Skills and other abilities:

Ability to multi-task, work independently and efficiently

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, communicate effectively. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Boutique Merchandizer

Job Title: Boutique Merchandizer

Department: Boutique

Division: Bargain Store

Reports To: Store Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Pull clothing, shoes, purses and linens from the sorting room for Boutique each day.
Choose display items for use in Boutique and other areas in Bargain Store.
Price all items for Boutique.
Assists in staging the Bargain Store and Boutique.
Maintain and organize inventory to keep Boutique fully stocked.
Train Boutique salespersons and volunteers.
Plan and execute sales and quarterly themes.
Assist at Boutique sales counter and ability to write up Sales in receipt book as necessary.
Communicate with the Development Team regarding Bargain Store photo opportunities.

Qualifications:

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Must speak and comprehend English.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, to multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute percentages.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); sales/customer service experience a plus.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel and bend.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Secondary Cashier

Job Title: Secondary Cashier

Division: Bargain Store

Reports To: Store Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Act as secondary cashier ensuring there are never more than two customers in line or helping when the current customer has a large order.
Welcome all customers entering the store and help check in bags when required.
Ensure, provide and promote excellent customer service.
Monitor the sales floor ensuring it is kept clean, tidy and organized as well as your work area.
Make sure bags and supplies for your area are adequately stocked.
Assist with jewelry display and dressing rooms.
Assist with customer inquiries directing as needed to Store Director.
Report suspicious customer behavior or problems to the Store Director.
Balance cash drawer at close of day.

Qualifications:

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, to multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb and balance, and communicate effectively. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Work Environment:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Biblical Case Manager

Division: Family Home

Reports To: Family Home Division Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Biblical Case Manager (BCM) The primary function of this position is to biblically counsel individuals, couples and/or families in one-on-one, group counseling with an emphasis on attaining knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and assisting to empower guest/residents to reach self- sufficiency, more specifically to overcome homelessness. The BCM will be responsible for charting each counseling encounter, group, and class in conjunction with a weekly summation of progress related to spiritual, emotional, behavioral and functional goals related to the Individual Case Plan for the individual guest/resident or family.

Duties:

The Biblical Case Manager shall maintain an assigned case load of 15-25 guest/residents of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.

The Biblical Case Manager assist our guest/residents to identify their education, career, family, social/emotional, physical health, and spiritual life needs, and guides them in developing their individual/family case plans that set time-lines to attain self-sufficiency with the focus of overcoming homelessness within a biblical framework.

The Biblical Case Manager will also share responsibility with other counselors of teaching up to two Bible classes per week with a small group of residents when requested.

The Biblical Case Manager will compose the Social History summary for each adult guest/resident within the first two weeks of residency.

The Biblical Case Manager reviews, identifies, and records case plan goals with guest/residents; including their transition and after-care plans, if applicable.

The Biblical Case Manager schedules a minimum of two–30-minute meeting per week with individuals/families.

The Biblical Case Manager will be responsible for the development of an individualized case plan to be monitored and updated weekly. The case plan will:

Provide written goals and objectives specific to the guest/resident.
Provide a biblical diagnosis of the spiritual needs of the guest/resident; i.e. evangelism, restoration, forgiveness, anger resolution, marital recovery, parenting, etc.
Provide summaries each week to be communicated with other staff involved in the overall case planning of the guest/resident.

The Biblical Case Manager is responsible to record all guest/resident, mission staff, and community resource correspondence within the case file.

Using a biblical approach, the Biblical Case Manager teaches life skills that could include; but are not limited to:

Budgeting; including Money Management
Parenting
Emotional Skills and Problems
Anger Management
Marriage and Family Relationships
Social Skills

When indicated and necessary the Biblical Case Manager contacts, refers and follows up with guest/residents who are referred to community resources, that could include; but are not limited to:

Mental Health Facilities
Job Resources
Medical Health Professionals
Money Managers
Child Care Centers
School and Education Resources
Other

The Biblical Case Manager regularly contacts the Career Learning Center, Victorious Life Class (CLC/VLC), and the Youth Life Center, Early Learning Center (YLC/ELC) Staff and, if needed, is responsible for coordinating any needed action steps, (meetings, conference calls, summarizing and recording/writing etc.), to track progress and or resolve guest/resident conflicts or issues.

The Biblical Case Manager regularly checks guest/resident church, chapel and Bible study attendance.

The Biblical Case Manager checks resident housekeeping chores and performs weekly (or more) room checks.

The Biblical Case Manager will participate in regular staff meetings for planning and preparation of client care to include, but not limited to:

Daily meeting with the other BCM’s and staff to discuss and document immediate concerns, crisis’s, and or plans.
Weekly staff meetings with all staff involved in the overall care and support of the guest/resident to enhance interdepartmental communication.

The Biblical Case Manager attends required OURM meetings.

The Biblical Case Manager will plan, coordinate, and assist with guest/resident move outs from the facility.

The Biblical Case Manager oversees all other Mission guest/resident requirements that can include; but are not limited to:

Providing needed supplies
Monitoring dining room activity
Taking attendance at Chapel and or Bible study
When needed, locking laundry rooms
When needed, filling in at Welcome Services
When needed, working with volunteers and providing Mission tours
Where and when needed, supervises guest/residents, clients and volunteers

In the spirit of team work, the Biblical Case Manager will assist other BCM’s guest/residents when their BCM is unavailable.

When on-duty, the Biblical Case Manager will handle emergencies that require his/her (staff) intervention.

The Biblical Case Manager participates in all training and other staff development required by OURM administration.

The Biblical Case Manager will participate in periodic performance evaluation(s).

The Biblical Case Manager will keep all files in a locked file cabinet behind locked doors and adhere to any HIPPA rules and regulations and conduct themselves with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.

Other duties as directed.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Social Service or Counseling-Related field is preferred but can be substituted with Social Service/Counseling-Related work experience.
At least one-year experience working within a Mission setting or corresponding work setting/environment is preferred.
The ability to prioritize job tasks, follow-up, and complete them in a timely manner.
Writing skill in recording case file notes and case plans, as well as referrals and summaries.
Basic math skills.
A clear understanding of HIPPA rules and regulations.
The ability to demonstrate initiative in resolving guest/resident concerns.
The ability to work as a team member in communicating and coordinating case plans and meetings with other OURM staff.
Experience in identifying guest/resident need, referring and following up with community resource referrals.
The ability to demonstrate flexibility and to adapt to organizational innovation and corresponding changes that enhance the quality of guest/resident services.
Practical computer knowledge and application. (Word, excel, other agency related software, internet, etc.)
The ability to form positive relationships with guest/residents that have different cultural backgrounds.
Valid driver’s license
The ability to respond quickly to emergencies.
Must adhere to OURM Policies/Procedures and Doctrinal Statement as outlined.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

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Youth Learning Center Youth Advocate

Division: Family Life Center

Department: Youth Learning Center (YLC)

Reports To: FLC Director/President

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Youth Learning Center Youth Advocate supervises, instructs, guides, mentors, and tutors children ages 5 through 17, within a safe, nurturing, Christ–Centered and strength-based environment; with the goal of preparing youth to understand the concept of self-sufficiency in adulthood from a biblical perspective.

They will also work closely with the Biblical Case Managers (BCM) and the parents in achieving these goals.

Duties:

1. Ensures youth safety.

2. Using guidance and role-modeling provides mentoring and clear instruction, to promote youth self-regulation and social competency.

3. Applies Biblical instruction and counseling whenever possible.

4. Provides academic tutoring.

5. Notes and records youth activity.

6. When appropriate and under supervision directed by the FLC Director, reports behavior issues to the parents and the BCM’s.

7. Identifies, develops or applies organized activity schedule and related curriculum provided by the FLC Director.

8. Partners with other Youth Advocates, when instructed and where appropriate, to engage and supervise youth.

9. Cleans the YLC area to Mission standards.

10. Distributes snacks/meals.

11. Ensures that a child’s/youth’s negative behavioral issues are immediately addressed (as dictated by policy) with appropriate follow up documentation forwarded to appropriate parties.

12. Ensures a child’s/youth’s positive behavioral issues are immediately addressed, with appropriate follow up documentation forwarded to the appropriate parties.

13. Works with volunteers under the direction of the FLC Director and Volunteer Department.

14. Strong emphasis in mentoring/tutoring children with homework assignments.

15. Love on each and every child/youth they come in contact with each day.

16. Other duties as directed.

Job Requirements:

1. High School Diploma or equivalency. (Associate Degree in social service related field preferred).

2. Must have attended, or be willing to attend upon hire, and receive certification from the 4C, Dept. of Children and Families.

3. Ability to read and apply OURM information such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.

4. Ability to identify youth strengths and to focus on those strengths within interaction boundaries.

5. Ability to write resident notes, and correspond through e-mail and written notes to the FLC Director, Case Management and/or OURM Leadership.

6. Ability to speak effectively before groups such as residents, volunteers, co-workers, donors, and external organizations.

7. Understanding of biblical instruction and the ability to apply it.

8. Ability to identify and organize age appropriate youth activities.

9. Ability to forecast and prevent potential problems within the youth.

10. Ability to mediate problems and offer solutions to address youth problems.

11. Ability to team with co-workers.

12. Ability to understand and apply supervisory instruction and guidance.

13. Awareness, understanding and practice of cultural diversity.

14. Understanding of youth and adolescent development.

15. Ability to learn to speak effectively with and coach parents about biblically– based parenting.

16. Willingness to learn and grow within the boundaries of the job description.

17. Ability to follow HIPPA rules and regulations.

18. Ability to operate machinery and various athletic equipment per manufacturer’s specifications.

19. Must adhere to OURM Policies/Procedures and Doctrinal Statement as outlined.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and see (close, distant and acute peripheral vision), taste, smell, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, climb, run, and balance in an indoor-outdoor, noisy environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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Early Learning Center Child Advocate

Division: Family Life Center

Department: Early Learning Center (ELC)

Reports To: ELC Child Advocacy Coordinator/FLC Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary: The Early Learning Center (ELC) Child Advocates are responsible foreffectively implementing job tasks within the Early Learning Center. Team members are responsible for maintaining a Christ-centered and team–focused work environment. This position may require flexibility with regard to schedule changes in order to ensure that the ELC is functioning up to this area’s prescribed standards.

Duties:

Child Advocates will:

1. Ensure they are attentive to a child’s physical and emotional needs (i.e., feeding, nose wiping, general hygiene, diaper/clothing changes, encouraging, smiling, play, calming, rocking, etc.) in a nurturing and safe environment.

2. Implement the ELC schedule and curriculum as outlined.

3. Demonstrate open communication and transparency between staff, child and parents.

4. Ensure a child’s negative behavioral issues are immediately addressed (as dictated by policy) with appropriate redirection, follow up documentation if needed forwarded to appropriate parties.

5. Provide monthly written assessments of each child’s progress to the ELC Coordinator and parents and/or staff when necessary.

6. Ensure that cleanliness and maintenance of the facility is maintained in accordance with the standards of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.

7. Apply biblical instruction and counseling whenever possible.

8. Love on every child under their supervision.

9. Other duties as directed.

Requirements:

1. Must possess at least a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with at least two years practical experience in child care field.

2. Must have a current childcare certification and First Aid/CPR certification or be willing upon hire, to attend classes and receive certification from the 4C, Dept. of Children & Family Services.

3. Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

4. Must have the ability to write routine reports, lesson plans, documentation and correspondence.

5. Must have the ability to demonstrate patience.

6. Must have the ability to demonstrate compassionate parental role-modeling.

7. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and volunteers.

8. Must demonstrate the ability to effectively problem solve.

9. Must demonstrate initiative.

10. Must have the ability to prioritize job tasks.

11. Must adhere to Orlando Union Rescue Mission Policy and Procedures and Doctrinal Statement and agree to abide by all information contained therein.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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